Repurchase of own shares

Stock Exchange Release 2.3.2010 18:31

Date: 02 March 2010
Exchange transaction: Buy
Share class: AHL1V
Amount: 5000

Average price /share: 11.99790 EUR
Highest price /share: 12.11000 EUR
Lowest price /share: 11.89000 EUR
Total price: 59989.50 EUR

The shares held by Ahlstrom Corporation on 02 March 2010
AHL1V 45814

AHLSTROM CORPORATION


On behalf of Ahlstrom Corporation

Pasi Väisänen
EVLI BANK PLC